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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.56, 1,811.34 and 723.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.56, 1,811.34 and 723.11 is: 997.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.56 : 1,811.34 = 723.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.56/1,811.34 = 723.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.56x = 1,811.34 × 723.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.56x = 1,309,789.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,789.01/1,312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.89

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